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Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-03-21
Hooking valley Coal Operator.

operators Of the Pittsburg and Hooking
valley districts, who are In conference there
reported trade Of 1900, COO tons OF soft
coal distributed from Lake Erie points. They
have agreed upon defferential rate Of
twenty-five cents, the Pittsburg coal to sell
that much higher, provided the railways will
equalize tariffs a committee was appointed
to labor with the railway companies Last
year Hooking valley averaged about $1.65
free on board 1t u proposed to make il 50. Is
or "a. Is this season. The operators claim that
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-03-21
sad DentIl 81 81 Absconder,s WIG

AKRON, OF, March 81 The wife Of Will
lam Weise, the wife Of the prominent GER
man of this city who absconded to Canada q
few weeks ago with several hundred dollars
Of borrowed money and the Lutheran church
funds, died today Of grief and childbirth.
simultaneously with her death. and too late
for the poor wife to know it, word came
from Weise ordering the sale Of his Akron
home to make restitution for his defalcation
and also money for his wife.
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-03-21
Fatnl saw MIN Explosion.

VAN WERT, o., March 2l.-The boiler in
O. HI. Peassler's saw mill exploded Friday
and killed two persons. There was strike
in the mill, and q volunteer gang Of hands
were getting out lumber to fill contract.
The mill is now almost q total wreck. The
hands were loading car, and escaped in
and Frank Burtsfeld, school teacher, were
The top of Miller's head was blown of, and
be was mutilated beyond recognition. He
leaves family Burtsfelds skull was
crushed, his arms and legs were broken and
be was otherwise mangled
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-03-21
Explosion in ~ OH yyorIxs.

BALTnloRE, March 21 An explosion took
place IN one Of the stills at the Baltimore
United Oil company's works ct the corner Of
Second street and Second avenue, Canton,
today. Jacob Hossman, aged fifty years,
was killed outright, and Edward Rollington
received fatal injuries. Two others, Peter
Connors and Christopher Kurtz we're dam
gerously hurt They were taken to the hos
pital. Three or four others were slightly In
iured
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-03-21
Long Reprieve for the Anarchists.

OTTAWA, Ont, March III. Arguments in
the Anarchists' case were concluded It is
not expected the supreme court will render q
decision before month or six weeks If the
sentence is affirmed the supreme court will
set the day Of execution when the court
meets again, next September In case Of q
reversal and q new trial the decision viii be
rendered probably within week. In either
case there Is nc. danger that the Anarchists
will be- hanged before October.
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-03-21
Three 81 che Commission ers.

WASHINGTON, March 1.-THE gossips have
it that the president has decided to appoint
Hon. William r. Morrison, of Illinois, Dem
ocrat), Judge Cooley, Of Michigan, Repub-
licun), and Judge Bragg, Of Alabama, Dem
ocrat), members Of the interstate commerce
commission. It IS stated at the White House
that the president will be obliged to postpone
the interstate commerce appointments until
next week, as he has not been able to reach
final conclusions in reference to two of the
commissionerships It is his purpose, to give
the subject constant attention until it's finally
disposed Of.
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-03-21
May Porter : Maniac.

SANDusKy, o., March 81. May Porter the
mother Of the illegitimate child that was
murdered here in December last BY Jerry
Fahey, of Berea, who threw the babe IN the
bay, is q raving maniac. She began to
break down both mentally and physically
while the trial Of Fahey was in progress and
the day he was sentenced to the penitentiary
for life she became violently insane
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-03-21

y WINFIBLD ~ II. March q. steamer
iidiewild collided with the schooner a. w.
Thompson of here this morning The
schoos.. was sunk and three lives were lost
The collision occurred at 1880 O'Clock. The
captain Of the schooner was picked up by
the ldlewild with his head split completely
open. The captain Of the Inflated schooner
can not live None Of the names of the
crew can be ascertained, as the boat that
put out from here to the rescue failed to
zach the Idlewald before she started for
New York
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-03-21

PEORIA, ILL.,, March 21.-Last week the
coal operators in the local mining district
imported q colony Of negroes from Grape
struck for the same advance wanted BY the
white men. Before doing 50 they got q
months supply Of provisions from the oper-
ators, and are fully equipped for long siege.
The white miners are now INDUCING IN the
laugh at the expense Of the operators.
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-03-21
shaking Dices. 4

MILWAUKEE, Wis, March 21.-ssLema
Hinckley, proprietor Of the Mining exchange,
and John Featherstone, q well known saloon
keeper, shook dice Thursday night, and when.
they got through Hinckley had lost all. his
cash and $3.50 shares of Crown Point Mining
stock, worth So, 40. To-day he had Feather
stone arrested in an attempt to recover his
stock, but the authorities were unable to
compel its return.
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-03-21
BIoody work q ! Drunken Corporal.

CRY or MEXICO, March q. Friday al
Cadereyta. Jiminez. . corporal Of the-second
cavalry, got drunk on Marihuana, or Indian
hemp, and taking his caroline and forty cart
ridges ambushed himself near the barracks
and began potting off the soldiers and officers
aged to kill him.
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-03-21

the railways, making the interstate commerce
law an excuse, propose to take in freight ali
the advance Id coal the improved market will
stand, while this conference inserts an equits
able division between producer, transporter
and seller. The prospect is that consumers
In the northwest will have to pay 81 ton
above last years prices
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-03-21
The President Needs judge Thurman.

NEW YORK, March 2l.-The Tribunes
Washington special says that despite Judge
Humans denial of I he report that he had
been rendered an appointment by the presi-
dent, there isreason to believe that President
Cleveland would be glad to obtain, Judge
FhurnaI's services. in the Pacific railroads
investigation and his advice as to the com.
position OF the commission
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-03-21
Acton ana tlle strangler.

CHICAGO, March 81 80. Demon Acton and.
stranger Lewis have patched up their re-
cent quibbles and concluded to again meet at
Battery D, mathematician, best three.
falls in five, three points to constitute fall,
for $500 side and gate receipts. The match
IS arrange for April IL.
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-03-21
LATEST FROM PANAMA.


Voting Cholera Ravages-
New YoRK, March 2I.-Advices from
Panama to March 3 say that according To
The Sol de Abril, = Venezuelan paper, IN six
districts there honorable men have been muir
dered to prevent them from voting with the
Liberal party, and making manifestations
against the policy Of Guzman Blanco and his
party.
On December 20 the first case Of cholera
was reported Ia Chilli, On January the
disease was busy in Catenne and Chagres
and within few days was playing havoc
along the whole course Of the Aconcagua
river. L'Ocampo, small town, ten to twenty
deaths were occurring daily, and the people
became 50 alarmed that they finally aban-
doned the place
Senior Evaristo Carlo became president Of
Costa Rica, February 1.
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-03-21
WASHINGTON DISPATCHES
CONFLICTING REPORTS or Ex-SENA-
TOR TBuRMAN'S MISSION.

re Claims That His visit to the White
House Was Only Friendly Cali ON the
President-Three of the Interstate Conn
missioners Appointed-Other Notes.
WASHINGTON, March 81. The presence at
the National capital of ex-senator Thurman,
and his visit to the White House caused
much speculation here. A reporter, who
found the judge at the Ebbitt house, was re-
fused formal interview, but in the course
of conversation the veteran statesman said:
ST have not been summoned here at all, and
have come upon no political mission what
ever. Ny coming was upon law matter,
which was easily transacted, and leave for
home at once called at the White House
because it was the emi-centennial birthday
of Mr.. Cleveland Like Mr. Cleveland He
is an honest and capable man.
When it was stated to him that pending
the senate's action on the Pacific railway in
vestigati0n resolution, Senator Hoar had ex-
pressed the wish that ex-Justice Strong, ex-
Justice Campbell and himself should be se-
lected as the three inquisitors, he laughed
heartily and said: ssWhy, he favors old
fogies, doesn't he2 Campbell is seventy -nine
Strong seventy six, and am the youth OF
the trio at seventy five
incidentally he expressed the opinion that
the limitation concluding the commission
next December rendered even good start at
the work impossible As to the composition
of the interstate commission he knew nothing
beyond what he had read in the newspapers
but presumed that Col. Morrison would be q
member.
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-03-21

The N. X, p. a o. HraIemen VIII Return.
YoUNGsTowN, March 81. The N. X, Z. &
o. brakemen held conference to-day, and ii
Is believed that they resolved to return to
work Many Of them think the strike was
III advised. It Is understood that the majority
of them win be reinstated, and that trains
will be running as usual inside Of twenty four
hours. The strikers gave ball that was
largely attended last night.
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-03-21
Secretary Endicott Back &C work.

WASHINGTON, March 81 The secretary of
war has returned to Washington from Boston
and resumed his official duties at the depart
ment this morning.
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-03-21
Turkey Prohibits SILVER Circulation.

WASHINGTON, March u. Secretary Of
State Bayard is in receipt of dispatch from
Mr.. Pendleton King, charge d'affairs ed in
term at Constantinople, dated February
last, stating that in order to give additional
effect to its measure relative to the circula-
ton Of foreign silver coins in the empire, the
government Of Turkey will absolutely pro
hibit, on and after April Is, 1887, all foreign
silver coils from entering any of its custom
houses or postoffices. All such coins will be
returned to the place whence they came,
unless fraudulently entering, when they will
be confiscated
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-04-27
DEATHS DOINGS.
Rich Harvest of the Relentless Reaper

NTH Harvest of the h'l'"''
NJ Naroarei Kelley died oil near
5ieoese Yesterday morning at n,i
oiso"'' 80, ~ Second and Marshall
u o.o,1 This venerable and beloved
- 49, no. ecvcnt,-ciehi years of age She
10 devout Christian. devoted 10 neI
eIndrcn and Astounding in all gooo
- She has five surviving children
Hon 4. NJ. Kelley. now ai caro-, w., L-.Si{p, :
Major John D. Kelley. ana Mr. w ~ iI, .,'ll
Kelley Of New York heY. = , alleI
Ronismin Kelley. stationed at Atlanta
"a and Mis-, Ellen Kelley, Who mas
Gccn for wears her faithful ana loving
companion and comfort ..,...
Mis- Martha Goolsby died yesterday
moning of paralysis 40 her residence
Wo 10 North Fourth street Mrs.
Coolsbv had been I'D for some time She
was an old resident and generally be
lovcd and respected The deceased was
The mother Of Mr j {. Gooisoy' one ol
Ricbmonds best-knOWn printers.
The funeral of Mis- Ida j. Ichheli
took place Yesterday at 40 o'clock am.
from me residence Of her mother No. 'u4
West Marshall street This excellent
Young lady bad been o great sufferer but
her s1fTerines were borne with patience.
OF her IL has been truly said- she passed.
away "after useful ana deloi'u
lie in the service of The Lord, and I'M hope
Of eternal life ,,..,,
son took place yesterday as IS ci9'N
from 81 Patricks church. Inc su''9yn
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-04-27

The Legislature viii meet to-day in q
session that may have 20 deal with qucs
tiOns of deepest moment 90 the State. II
the Debt Commission happily secures q
settlement, DO viii have 90 De confirmed
10y the legislature
Many of the members have arrived
most of them last night Among the
earlier ones here are Cover
nor Massey Speaker Stuart. Senator,
Stubs and Rhea Delegates Barbour Fig
CAT, Donnan, Dar-t CMldress. Fulker
son, Taliaiero. and CurIett, and Senator
Berry
The regular order Of business in boil
houses will be taken up as it stands on
the calendars
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To Dc NeceI,ed M pue IIonor..

Grand Chancellor Thomas II Virncl
son, OF Portsmouth, win reach this city
tomorrow at G10 pm rw the Chcsa
peake and Ohio railway The Crane
Chancellor viii visit Marshall Lodge, so
II, knights of Pythias. ON the evening of
his arrival He win De accompanied D.,
Grand ViccChancelor Bey +. Cmmp
Past Grand Chancellor ID G. Richardson
Grand Prelate W. 7. Lithgow. Crane
Master Of EXcheQucr T. /. Courtney
and Grand Keeper of Records and sea
John c. Teller The Grand Chancellor
VIII remain in the city until Saturday
morning. The grand officers Will visit
Damon Lodge No E Friday night.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-04-27
pr. Monteiro and The Asylum.

4 gentleman yesterday i'm speaking ol
Dr. Monteiros removal from his position
in the Eastern Lunatic Asylum said that
about year ago he had AN opportunity
of seeing the Doctors treatment of The
unfortunate inmates. and that he was
greatly struck by his uniform kindness
and the way in which lac greeted each OF
them with cheering words or hopes
Everywhere he went the patients were
glad to see him, and evidently even their
clouded intellects were capable OF feeling
a warm regard for him. Inquiry proved
this to be fact true of all connected
with the institution.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-04-27

The Baltimore San of Yesterday ha
the following
Al. NJ. Bllng-lea of Richmond, Va.
was to-day appointed Inspector of turni
ture for the Treasury Department. at al
annual salary of $1,000 and trayeiIin
expenses. This Office was created nearly
two years ago, hut Secretary Manning
although frequently urged 20 do 500. de
clined TO select any one for the position
The duties of The Inspector require Dim
to design and inspect all the furniture
and cabinet work for the public build
ings constructed under the direction OF
the Treasury Department Mr. Billings
lea has always been identified with tlD
Democratic party in Virginia, and De
was chosen for his present appointment
upon the solicitation of Rcpre-entatiy,
George ID. Wise
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-04-27

Yesterday evening thc odd Follows o..
Richmond and Manchester celebrated the
sixty eighth anniversary of The iutroiuc-
ton of The order into America
They marched from odd Fellow, Hall
at 13O headed by Noelkus band and
presenieda fine appearance as they passed
through tlc principal Streets
After the parade tAey proceeded 90 the
Seyenth-strcct Christian church.where an
address was delivered by Rev. Dr. Good
win Judge L. IL Fitzhugh presided
The exercises We're full of interest
and the Grafton of dr. Goodwin
was am able and appropriate one The
odd Fellows of Richmond and Manches-
ter are 70 be congratulated upon this en-
thusiastic celebration Of their siXty-eighth
birthday May they have many more
happy ones.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-04-27
The Bible society of Virginia and Rev. Dr
Talmage.

The annual address before the Bible
Society of Virginia win be delivered al.
the Second Presbyterian church tomor
row. April 2sth. at $ o'clock The
orator Of the occasion is Rev. Dr T. De
Witt Talmagc. of Brooklyn This an-
nouncement win De sufficient to crowd
the church TO It's fullest capacity All
the arrangements as regards the singing
the seating of the vast audience. d.
are I'm charge of thc officers of Rev Dr
llOgc' congregation.
Rev Dr. Talmagc viii arrive in the
city on the fast mail tomorrow evening
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-04-27
MANCHESTER MATTERS.
Wedding Bells Meeting of the school
Board-Other Items


Mr. o b. Sims, of Newport News, in
the city
Judge Ingram will hear applications for
liquor licenses to-day.
The Tucker case will commence in the
Hastings Court tomorrow.
Rev Nh Necdham's meeting az the
warehouse last night was largely attend
ed
Ex-Justice George Meredith. now OF
Wexford : C.. j., visiting relatives here.
Three licenses were taken out I'm Man
chester yesterday. All paid in money.
MATRIMONIAL
A large crowd of friends witnessed yes
tcrday evening 40 the cambridge strcct
Baptist church one of the prettiesi mar
riagos that has ever taken place here
The groom was Mr. Harvey Simmons.
One of Manchester's best-knovn young
men and the bride-a charming and
accomplished young lady-wa- Miss Lula
Farmer daughter of Nr George W.
Farmer Rev Mr. Thomhill OBLIGATED.
and Mrs A. G.. Harding rendered sweet
music The ushor- were Nessr- Sylyes-
Ter Taliry William Lipscomb, Harry
Williams and Eddie Richardson lm-
mciiHely after the ceremony Mr. and
Mrs Simmons left for an extended
Northern tour They have the wamc.t
good wishes and congratulations of hosts
of friends
MEETING oF THE SCHOOL BOARD.
The City School DO rl met in regular
session last night Present Ncssrs. F.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-04-27

Largest stock in the city, and the only
iirm which has just bought so many new
pianos Tor cash. The public get the ben
eni OF The capital recently put in the con.
Germ by Mr. Conway Myers through the
low prices We have inaugurated BE sure
TO look al The beautiful pianos for sale by
Manly B. Ramos Il Co, No. SOB Main
street
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-04-27
CITY ITEMS
.,,sy NOTES GATHERED b' TIKI
"rIMrs" REPORTERS

s,,,,od sabbath-Schooi Celebration
The Gorgeous ilo"'' a.. ra,,cs
Prom our Twin City "''' -, 10.
commission "Chin "-odd 'r'''", c.''.
nnion Death. Harvest clay " ar" ""'
mcnt 4 Very Complete '"''"''''
ne,,ehtfuI Day Doings'
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-04-27
The once, of the Dau,nle system.

Yesterday Major James RI Do0ley sec.
0nd yicc-prcsident OF the Richmond and
Danyille railroad. received an official let
Ter from Terminal headquarters I'm New
York stating that the Executive Com.
mittee had directed the following gem
eral offices 10 be removed at once from
Washington TO Richmond Treasurer
department, auditing department, and
legal department
General Manager Thomas takes charge
of the East Tennessee line of the Rich
mond and Danyille system, and Mr. Sol.
Haas has been appointed traffic manager.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-04-27
BREVITIES.
PERSONAL MINOR MN
TION. LACONICs.

The News of the Day Boiled Down and
Served Up In Condensed shape About
Folks You Know. and Interesting Items
Happily aud Hastily hit.
Range of thermometer at Spence, Ty-
rec & Co.'S shoe house. SO East Broad
street. April 2Gth. 1887: 9 am, go. 10
m, 81 pm, GG'i pm, GO'
Rev W W Royal of this city. for
merly q missionary 90 China, delivered 20
highly interesting address about that
country at ST. Pauls VI. l.. church. Bal
timore. Sunday evening Mr. Royal was
for three years professor in the Anglo
Chinese College. of the VI. J.. Church.
South
Mr. Alphous Boiling, formerly a we'll
known member of The Virginia uewspa-
per fraternity. has commenced q weekly
paper iu Washington called Che Amou0l
OsrrD The first number appeared last
Sunday
The annual council of the Protestant
Episcopal Church of Virginia viii meet
at Alexandria MAY 18TH
James II Wheeler of Virginia. was
Yesterday appointed waichman az the
Treasury. 40 Washington
Mr. William II. Perkins. Jr. one of
RichmOnd'- best-kn0Nu and most popu
lar Young men. win De married to-day 90
Miss Harriet Ward, formerly Of Warren
ton.
The Committee ON Grounds and Build
ing- bias awarded the contract for stone
for the first floor of the City Hall io
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-04-27
Second Hand Pianos.

one hundred to select from, at all prices
from SS5 upwards See NJ. b. Ramos &
Co, next the corner Of Ninth and Main
streets.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-04-27
COMMISSION CHAT.
Sir Edward Thornton I'm Route Conflict
ing Opinions on the settlement >olu-
ton.

Sir Edward Thornton I'm Route Conflict
ing Opinions on the settlement Solu-
ton.
The Debt Commission held a two hours
session Yesterday All Of the Virginia
members were present.
Mr.. T.. o. j. Bouyerie, who comes as
secretary Of the English Commission is a
relative of Mr. f. Pleydell Bouyerie the
chairman of the bondholdcrs Virginia
committee.
Sir Edward Thornton has had long
and most distinguished diplomatic career.
He entered the service in 1912 as aitache
az Turin. and served successfully in
Mexico. New Grenada, Uraguy the Ar.
rentinc Confederation. and Brazil, until
December, 1861 when he was appointed
Envoy Extraordinary and Minister
Plcnipotentiary 90 the United States. lie
held this post, giving great sat
isfaction and making countless friends.
until he was transferred 10 St. Peters
burg He is man Of thorough diplo-
matte training, ability, and high charac-
ter Some Of the papers are calling him
an English noblcman, but De IS mot ,
hi, rank being q commander of the order
of the Bath Singulariy however, though
not am English peer. he is "a Portuguese
one. bis father. % distinguished diplo-
mat. having had "a title conferred ON him
in that kingdom.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-04-27

Lucien Davis. William Bel, and John
Williams al c0loredl charged with
being suspicious characters Security
required in the sum of $500 for twelve
months
Lucien Davis. charged with carrying
concealed weapons Fined $50
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-04-27
TN COIBTs.


srrRENE COURT Oh hPpTAs
Norfolk and Western Railroad Com
panv against Burgc Argued by Judge
william ! Robertson for plaintiff in
error and Nes,r- George Mcintosh and
Alfred Z Thorn. Esqs for defendant In
error, and submitted
Mosby against Kmdrick Cause re-
instated on docket
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ADJUSTMENTS,
At the Academy.

Tomorrow night Neil Burgess opens
an engagement al Mozart Academy He
will present his original creation, Mrs
Puffy in Vim. Fine performances may
be confidently eXnected All The woek.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-04-27

Ellie Ellsler, the darling Hazel Kirke,
appears at the Theatre Friday night In
Egypt, or % Daughter of the Nile Lovers
of the artistic drama embracing beautiful
stage setting. lovely costumes. gorgeous
mechanical and scenic effects. and all the
incidontals pertaining To- q handsomely
mounted piece. will find I'm This spark
ling comedy hy the latc Laura Don p
piece that will fully meet with their APP
probation Miss Ellsler IS seen 90 great
advantage as Egypt Allyn, the heroine.
her transition from light comedy 20 heavy
melodrama being % remarkable piece of
acting.
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Carcw RoY,rt
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CLAY WARD

motion the board adjourn.